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John Sandfield Macdonald: Quick Facts

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Born December 12, 1812 • Canada
Died June 1, 1872 (aged 59) • Cornwall • Canada
Title / Office prime minister (1867-1871), Ontario • prime minister (1862-1864), Canada • attorney general (1858-1858), Canada

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